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Satori is the most exclusive art series created by John Ross Palmer, the Hardest Working Man in the Art Business® and Founder of the Art Movement of Escapism. It is released in three phases over a ten year period: 2009, 2014 and 2019.

Going into its sixth year of his empowering, grassroots effort to forever destroy the stereotype of the struggling artist, Palmer is proud to announce the members of the 2014 Escapist Mentorship Program: Sue Donaldson, Lulu Lin and Joseph Reinholtz.

Escapism Founder John Ross Palmer recently hosted a successful art unveiling in the snowy paradise of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Palmer lectured to students, donated to a worthy charity and inspired local art collectors on his fun journey.

Artist John Ross Palmer's Escapist Mentorship Program is a grassroots, entirely-free effort to forever destroy the stereotype of the struggling artist. Going into its landmark fifth year, the Founder of Escapism proudly announces the 2013 Escapists.

Escapism Founder Artist John Ross Palmer and his husband Ryan Lindsay will take their art gallery, John Palmer Fine Art of Houston, Texas, to exhibit for a second consecutive year at the 18th Annual Los Angeles Art Show.

On May 5, 2012, the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio hosted the 1st Annual Gathering of Escapists. Escapist Artists from the inaugual 2009 class to the present class mixed, mingled and visited with Palmer's top art collectors.

In its fourth year, there were a record number of applications for John Ross Palmer's Escapist Mentorship Program--from all over the globe. After a written application and interview phase, five amazingly-talented artists were selected.

Houston-based 501(c)(3) non-profit Outreach United has been named 2011 Charity of the Year by John Palmer Art. Palmer is a renowed artist whose Art Movement of Escapism is devoted to destroying the stereotype of the struggling artist.

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Stephanie Gonzalez, Luke Poteete and Scott Tarbox of Houston, Texas will be mentored all year after achieving acceptance into John Ross Palmer's prestigious Escapist Mentorship Program. Joining them is Michelle Sendy, the 2015 Millikin Escapist.

Since 2009, John Ross Palmer has inspired his Escapist Artists by giving them all of his knowledge related to running a successful business. On this date, past and present Escapists gather to mix, mingle and celebrate their common bond.

Satori is the most exclusive art series created by John Ross Palmer, the Hardest Working Man in the Art Business® and Founder of the Art Movement of Escapism. It is released in three phases over a ten year period: 2009, 2014 and 2019.

Going into its sixth year of his empowering, grassroots effort to forever destroy the stereotype of the struggling artist, Palmer is proud to announce the members of the 2014 Escapist Mentorship Program: Sue Donaldson, Lulu Lin and Joseph Reinholtz.

On October 19, 2013, the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio hosted its sixth annual black-tie gala, An Evening of Escapism. The grand soiree featured the graduation of the 2013 Escapist Artists and presentation of the prestigious Vallone Award.

Escapism Founder John Ross Palmer recently hosted a successful art unveiling in the snowy paradise of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Palmer lectured to students, donated to a worthy charity and inspired local art collectors on his fun journey.

John Palmer Fine Art of Houston, Texas has been successfully showing at international art fairs since 2009. The infamous "anti-gallery" brought an A-Game to the LA Art Show in January 2013, gaining record-breaking sales and scores of new collectors.

Artist John Ross Palmer's Escapist Mentorship Program is a grassroots, entirely-free effort to forever destroy the stereotype of the struggling artist. Going into its landmark fifth year, the Founder of Escapism proudly announces the 2013 Escapists.

Escapism Founder Artist John Ross Palmer and his husband Ryan Lindsay will take their art gallery, John Palmer Fine Art of Houston, Texas, to exhibit for a second consecutive year at the 18th Annual Los Angeles Art Show.

On May 5, 2012, the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio hosted the 1st Annual Gathering of Escapists. Escapist Artists from the inaugual 2009 class to the present class mixed, mingled and visited with Palmer's top art collectors.

In its fourth year, there were a record number of applications for John Ross Palmer's Escapist Mentorship Program--from all over the globe. After a written application and interview phase, five amazingly-talented artists were selected.

John Palmer Fine Art of Houston, Texas took its amazing art pieces to the prestigious Los Angeles Art Show as a first-time exhibitor and achieved great success. The gallery's program highlighted Palmer's Art Movement of Escapism.

Houston-based 501(c)(3) non-profit Outreach United has been named 2011 Charity of the Year by John Palmer Art. Palmer is a renowed artist whose Art Movement of Escapism is devoted to destroying the stereotype of the struggling artist.